168 The Circle Queen Elizabeth Street London Southwark SE1 2JL

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/0738
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
SE1 2JL

Description

Listed building consent to undertake internal amendments in the internal layout, including adjustment of internal partition walls, replacing an existing space saver stair with a new stair, installation a new staircase for better access to storage, installation of joinery, and adapting the existing mezzanine to provide low-ceiling auxiliary storage and utility space. An additional bathroom proposed to be located on the mezzanine and cantilevered balcony over the living space.

Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #105 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 292
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #43 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #111 of 292
92%
Minor dwellings approved
263 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,589
Total decisions
137 refused in 2025